Jalston Fowler | Running Back

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Fowler (5'11/254) was a jack of all trades at Alabama, seeing action at fullback, tailback, tight end, H-back, and playing special teams. More Le'Ron McClain than Lorenzo Neal, Fowler averaged 6.59 YPC and caught seven touchdown passes in college, but isn't quite a hole-clearing lead blocker. He'll have to show well on special teams to last in the NFL. May 2 - 12:35 PM

Alabama senior FB Jalston Fowler "showed that he's much more than" a traditional fullback at the Senior Bowl, wrote CBS Sports' Dane Brugler.

"With only 12 carries as a senior for the Crimson Tide, he was an afterthought on that offense, but after seeing him during Senior Bowl practices, it was clear he was also underutilized," Brugler wrote. "During drills, Fowler was quick through the hole with decisive quickness and the pop to brush off contact, keeping his feet and rumbling to the second level." Fowler reminds NFL Media analyst Charles Davis of former 49ers fullback Tom Rathman. The 5-foot-11, 264-pounder has experience at H-Back in addition to FB. Jan 28 - 8:21 PM

Alabama senior FB Jalston Fowler "will run defenders over as a lead blocker," wrote NFL Media analyst Charles Davis.

"He also is dependable carrying the ball, not that he's asked to do so often, and has good hands to catch the ball out of the backfield," Davis wrote. "He reminds me a bit of former 49ers fullback Tom Rathman. One NFL executive told me Fowler would be a Day 1 starter for any team that still utilizes a fullback." The 5-foot-11, 264-pounder didn't get many opportunities to touch the ball at Alabama, but he made life easier for a host of stud offensive teammates. Fowler also has experience at H-Back. Jan 23 - 8:36 PM

The 6-foot, 245-pound FB has been a punishing blocker for the Crimson Tide this season. Fowler has 69 rush yards -- along with eight catches for 115 yards, including two scores -- but he's a punishing lead blocker who has the NFL's attention. Mon, Dec 22, 2014 03:21:00 PM